Dexster
Dexster: A Windows-only editor that burns seven audio formats and adds recording, effects and conversion. Ranked #39 of 49 in Audio CD Burning Software by our editors (5.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for windows users wanting editing plus many-format CD burns.
At a glance
- Editor score5.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forWindows users wanting editing plus many-format CD burns
- Free planNo
- Paid from$45 one-time
- Supported operating systemsWindows
- Facts checked13 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Burns CDs from MP3, WAV, OGG, WMA, AAC, M4A and FLAC.
- Combines editing, effects, recording, extraction and conversion.
- Includes one year of upgrades and lifetime technical support.
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop only.
- $45 one-time purchase with no free plan.
- Evaluation download expires after nine executions.
Our verdict on Dexster
Dexster Audio Editor is a Windows desktop application for recording, editing, converting and burning audio. It is aimed at solo users and small teams that want CD creation alongside a broader audio toolkit. The Audio CD Burner accepts MP3, WAV, OGG, WMA, AAC, M4A and FLAC files, writes discs for standard CD players, and supports CD, DVD and Blu-ray drives. Editing includes cut, copy, delete, paste and mixing, while effects include fade, equalizer, reverb and tempo controls.
The published plan is Dexster Audio Editor, priced at $45 USD as a one-time purchase. It includes audio editing, recording, conversion and Audio CD burning, plus unlimited free upgrades for one year and free lifetime technical support. A 30-day refund period is listed. The evaluation download expires after nine executions rather than after a time-based period, giving prospective buyers a defined number of launches to review the application before purchasing.
Dexster’s breadth is its main distinction: recording can use a microphone or other input device with a timer, audio can be extracted from video or an Audio CD, and batch conversion, joining, splitting, encryption and protection are included. That scope suits Windows users who prefer one desktop application for preparation and disc output instead of a burner alone. The trade-off is platform coverage: the listed deployment is Windows desktop, with version 5.1 covering Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11. Users on other operating systems or those seeking a non-desktop workflow should consider another tool.
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Dexster fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $45 one-time |
| Supported operating systems | Windows |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, WMA, AAC, M4A, FLAC |
| Gapless burning | Not verified |
| Crossfade controls | Not verified |
| CD-Text support | Not verified |
| Disc label design | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | dexster.net |
| Facts checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
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